The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic, innovative, results-driven leader for the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools. The Associate Superintendent is responsible and accountable for the overall growth, leadership development, performance, and innovation within the Associate Superintendent’s designated high schools. The position reports directly to the Superintendent for Secondary Schools.

The Associate Superintendent’s primary responsibilities include:

• Give witness to the Catholic faith and promote the essential characteristics and fundamental values of a Catholic school • Articulate the mission and vision of the Office of Catholic Education • Serve as a supervisor, consultant, and coach to the administrative teams at the designated high schools • Visit the designated high schools on a regular basis and serve as a bridge between the schools and the Office of Catholic Education • Work collaboratively with the schools to enhance the academic and extracurricular programs, to coordinate the implementation of archdiocesan standards and curriculum, standards-based instructional strategies, and assessment programs • Work with the school administration to ensure the quality of pupil personnel services • Collaborate with school administrators in using school level performance metrics to guide decisions related to various topics • Evaluate the performance of school level assistant principals and evaluate the performance of principals in collaboration with the Superintendent • Provide guidance to school administrators in matters related to the Labor-Management Agreement • Assist the Superintendent in developing policies and procedures related to high school operations, teacher and student personnel • Assist the Superintendent in ensuring compliance with the Labor-Management Agreement • Assist the Superintendent in developing innovative programs across the schools • Assist the Superintendent in directing the work of the Curriculum Committees • Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent for Secondary Schools

Candidates for leadership positions within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary Schools will find great opportunity for learning and growth within the recently redesigned management and operational structure of the organization. Educational leaders ready to transform Catholic education in the Philadelphia region are welcome to apply.

The Archdiocese offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and education.

Those interested in the position should send their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Human Resources, 222 North Seventeenth St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 attention James Molnar or email to [email protected]Please mark the subject line: Candidate: Associate Superintendent. The deadline for application is April 29, 2014.

Applicants must be practicing Catholics; supporting the mission and vision of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. (0)